3 days ago
Repair of 15 ‘black spots' on old Pun-Mum highway reduces accidents noticeably
With the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) completing the repairs and rectification of 15 accident-prone spots – commonly referred to as 'black spots' – on the old Pune-Mumbai highway (National Highway 48) in the last few months, there has been a noticeable reduction in road accidents and fatalities along this key route, according to Rahul Vasaikar, chief engineer, MSRDC Pune.
Vasaikar said, 'A series of engineering and enforcement-based interventions have helped bring down the number of accidents on this highway. The success of this initiative has encouraged us to replicate similar measures on other MSRDC-managed highways across the state to improve overall road safety.'
Regular travellers have also noticed the change. Karan Makwana said, 'I've been traveling regularly on the old Pune-Mumbai highway for work, and over the past few months, I've noticed a significant difference, especially at the Kamshet Ghat and Wadgaon Phata sections. Earlier, it was quite risky with sharp turns, sudden vehicle lane changes, and poor lighting which made driving stressful, particularly during the rains. But now with proper dividers, speed controls, and better visibility, it feels a lot safer. The road doesn't feel like a death trap anymore. I appreciate the efforts by the authorities, and I hope such safety measures are continued on other highways too.'
